What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wound Care Nurse, RN - James River position at Virginia Health Services?
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Wound Care Nurse, RN - James River
Join us at Virginia Health Services, where your passion for compassionate care can transform lives. We commit to prioritizing quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!
Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its team members and offers the following benefits:
- Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our team members are valued and rewarded for their hard work.
- Holiday pay is available for 11 worked holidays, paid at DOUBLE time.
- Paid time off and sick time available as you accrue it (no waiting period).
- Early wage access to some of your paycheck before payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access.
- Group health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Referral program with the ability to earn as much as $1,500 for each new hire you refer.
- Training and development opportunities offered in-house at our state-of-the-art Employment, Enrichment and Education (EEE) Center.
We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Together, let’s make a difference!
Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services believes that compassionate care is the foundation of a healthier future. Our commitment extends beyond traditional healthcare; we strive to create lasting relationships that empower individuals and families on their journey to wellness with dignity and respect.
Essential Duties and Qualifications
Virginia Health Services is hiring a Wound Care Nurse, RN to work at James River Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located in Newport News, VA. This is an exciting new opportunity to be apart of the leadership team and learn new skills! This position is a Full Time opportunity that will include working Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm, with a possibility of occasional weekends.
The Wound Care Nurse has the following responsibilities:
- Performs dressing changes for pressure ulcers/other wounds as directed.
- Documents pressure ulcer measurements weekly.
- Provides care plan interventions to prevent and promote healing of pressure ulcers.
- Documents wound assessment weekly in Nurse’s Notes
- Assures responsible party and physician are notified of wound changes.
- Makes rounds with the wound care physician, contacts attending physician for orders and assures follow up to promote wound healing.
- Monitors and manages systems as directed by the DON.
- Performs staff education as directed.
- Complies with all established policies and procedures.
- Attends and participates in committees as assigned.
- Promotes and demonstrates positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents and visitors.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing and holds current Virginia license.
- Wound Care Certification is preferred but not required. If not certified, VHS will cover costs and provide resources to obtain certification through the American Board of Wound Management.
- Experience and education in Gerontological Nursing is required.
- Computer knowledge is preferred.
- Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret information.
- While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, turn, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, talk, hear, taste, and smell.
- Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.
- Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials.
Why join Virginia Health Services?
Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services offers exceptional senior living and health care services. Our 1,200 employees are passionate and committed to the well-being and quality care of our residents.
A career with Virginia Health Services means you'll be part of a collaborative Team whose dedication and compassion are recognized and valued. We believe in quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!
Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its Team members and offers the following benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Group Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and an employee assistance program
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer contribution annual basis.
- Referral program
- State-of-the-art, Employment, Enrichment and Education Center to provide hands-on opportunities for training and development of our team!
Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com
Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
